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    Asus OpenVpn Server behind behind another router (Google Mesh).

    Hello everyone, I currently have a OpenVPN server (at a friends home) running properly on a Asus Router. He uses a Google Home mesh as his router. Currently the connection is: ISP Modem -> Asus Router -> Google Home. He has recently started to complain that once a day his internet drops for...
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    DNS Leaking when connected to Ethernet

    @ColinTaylor , I have currently set it up as "Exclusive". I tried changing the WAN of the Client (GT-AC2900) to 1.1.1.1 as you suggested by going into the WAN settings and Assigning an IP. I still see Toronto in DNS Leak test. Also, the other router (Server) is the ASUS ExpertWifi EBG15. I...
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    DNS Leaking when connected to Ethernet

    Thanks. I changed my setting. But my original questions still remains. Please help.
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    DNS Leaking when connected to Ethernet

    Hello everyone, I am using a ASUS GT AC2900 with latest Merlin firmware installed in it. I have set up an Open VPN Config file at my home in US and currently traveling in Canada. I have successfully logged into the VPN and my IP address shows the USA IP. But when I tried to loo into the DNS...
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    Asus XT8 + XD4

    @h1berto , thanks for the confirmation. I wanted to ask if you had tried roaming with these devices. meaning: Getting on a VoIP call like Whatsapp or facetime and move around the house to see if there is a seamless transition. I know this is not a very important thing for most people but it...
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    Connecting two Asus routers (One Client and One Server)

    @eibgrad , after disabling the NAT. The VPN started working for some time. After an hour. I tried enabling the VPN but it gave me the same issue again. Meaning all the clients defined in the policy rules stopped getting internet (web) access. Upon resetting the entire router and setting the...
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    Asus XT8 + XD4

    I do not see any issues with the suggested setup. The XD4 is designed to work well with other AiMesh Routers or Zen Wifi Devices. Since you already have ethernet backhaul in place. They should all work seamlessly. As far as the Tri-Band support remaining intact. I see no reason why it will be...
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    Connecting two Asus routers (One Client and One Server)

    @eibgrad , Thank you very much for your response. I am not a very tech person when it comes to networking, hence I missed all the points you had mentioned. The OpenVpn was set up to provide access to the IP Network of the router. I use it to unlock VOIP restrictions and also access Geo...
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    Connecting two Asus routers (One Client and One Server)

    Hello Everyone, I have 2 Asus Routers (A & B). Both running Merlin Firmware. Router A (Located in India): - I have set up a OpenVpn Server. - Successfully connecting to it via OpenVpn software on Laptop and Phone all over the world. Router B (Located in US): - Trying to make this as a VPN...
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    PureVPN issues on Asus RT-AC86U - Merlin

    Thanks. PureVPn does not provide any settings. These are settings that are already there on Merlin. I just updated username/password fields, CA fields and input servers. Everything else was pre-populated. I have read that TCP is best for torrenting and such. Is one more secure than other? I do...
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    Upgrading from WRT1900AC. Suggestions to protect from lightning surges.

    Hello everyone, The router (WRT1900AC) in my parent's house recently stopped working because a nearby lightning strike ruined the WAN port. It worked flawlessly for the most part. Range in some places used to keep dropping. I believe its an AC Wave 1 router so it does not have as many bells and...
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    PureVPN issues on Asus RT-AC86U - Merlin

    Thanks for sharing the link. I was able to talk to PureVPN and get the updated keys. It seems to work now. Another question is in regards to the settings I need to maintain for the best possible connection. Below are the default settings I have currently. I would greatly appreciate it if...
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    PureVPN issues on Asus RT-AC86U - Merlin

    Hello, After a long time, I have recently updated my merlin software on my 86U. After upgrading, OpenVpn does not connect anymore. I keep getting an error that says TLS hand shake failed. PureVpn support staff do not have answers to Merlin firmware. I am not a technical person at all. I would...
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    VPN/DDNS set up on multiple NAT environment

    Thanks, I would have wasted even more time looking into it. One of my router (Asus 68U) is currently in India. I wanted to setup a VPN connection to my other router (Asus 86U) in the United States in order to unlock certain content only available in India. Paid VPN subscriptions IP's have been...
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    VPN/DDNS set up on multiple NAT environment

    Hello, I have recently moved to a new place where my ISP uses PPPoE as a method of connecting to the internet. Basically I do not have any modem in-between and the connection goes directly into the main router. In my case an Asus 68U. I have to input the ISP provided username and password to...
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